Construction Manager, Land Development

About the role

Egis is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join its land development and civil infrastructure team in Edmonton, Alberta. The role sits within the Land Development and Municipal Engineering team and covers civil construction, residential subdivision design, institutional, industrial and commercial site plans, and municipal projects such as drainage designs and infrastructure rehabilitation. The emphasis is on tender preparation and construction administration.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in weekly client meetings, project meetings, site meetings and stakeholder management
• Ensure design deliverables, specifications, permits, approvals and construction permits are obtained
• Prepare technical specifications and reports, and liaise with clients, government and regulatory bodies and contractors
• Manage the construction survey process and coordinate on-site layout, topographic surveys and as-built documents
• Support construction services including site inspections, contract administration, tender preparation, RFIs, change management and project close-outs
• Act as Contract Administrator: supervise construction inspectors, review specifications and contract drawings, inspect construction operations, verify quantities, prepare progress reports, claims and payment certifications, and promote health and safety compliance
• Occasionally act as Project Manager: manage projects from initiation to closeout, control scope changes, approve invoices, manage costs and schedules, run QC and prepare closeout documentation

Required profile

• University degree or college diploma in Civil Engineering
• P.Eng., P.Tech. Eng., P.L. Eng. or equivalent with APEGA, or C.E.T. with ASET
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in land development, underground utilities, earthworks, roadworks and landscaping
• Demonstrated experience as Contract Administrator, Resident Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Construction Administrator
• Experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle, including closeout
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites and work flexible schedules

Required skills

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, engineering specifications and contract documentation
• Knowledge of OPSS, municipal standards and contract-specific provisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to interpret contractor and critical path schedules
• Assets: PMP designation, familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, proposal development and engineering services procurement experience, mentoring experience